Announcements

MotivateMe, UR’s Incentive program for full-time employees through Cigna, will end on Dec. 31 and transition to Anthem’s Smart Rewards on Jan. 1, 2026. Full-time employees will have 90 days after Dec. 31 to claim any outstanding gift cards.

Employees age 50 or older, can make extra “catch-up” contributions to their retirement plans. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, catch-up contributions for employees earning more than $145,000 in wages (Box 3 on the 2025 W-2) must be made as Roth (after-tax) contributions under new IRS rules.

Employees earning more than $145,000 in 2025:

• Age-based catch-up contributions in 2026 must be Roth (after-tax).
• Taxes will be taken out prior to contributions going into the plan.
• Contributions grow tax-deferred, and qualified withdrawals (once the account has been open for 5 years and other distribution rules are met) are tax-free, including earnings.

Employees earning $145,000 or less:

• Catch-up contributions can be made via pre-tax or Roth, depending on preference.

Now through November 7, full-time employees will need to select and review their benefits for the upcoming year, including making any changes to their current elections. 

Full-time employees may complete Open Enrollment through Workday using a university laptop, a personal computer, or the Workday app on their mobile device. For detailed guidance, please refer to the Open Enrollment Job Aid for step-by-step instructions.

Schedule a one-on-one retirement counseling appointment right here on campus. The University's TIAA representative, Richard Carroll, can help you create a plan for your goals.
Call 1-800-732-8353 or go to www.tiaa.org/schedule to schedule your 1-hour session.

Monday, October 27 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302
Wednesday, November 5 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302
Tuesday, November 18 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302